KEMS606 Principles of Carbohydrate Chemistry (4 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
Stereochemistry, nomenclature, general reactions and industrial utilization of carbohydrates.
Completion methods
Exam (to be organized annually four times)
Assessment details
Typically as follows: grade 0 <35 %, 1 35-45 %, 2 45-55 %, 3 55-65 %, 4 65-75 % ja 5 >75 % of the maximum points (the scale depends on the degree of exam difficulty).
Learning outcomes
The student is familiar with the general concept related to carbohydrate chemistry and can name the basic carbohydrates and their common derivatives. In addition, the student knows the basic reactions of carbohydrates as well as the usual industrial utilization of carbohydrates.
Additional information
An intensive course
Description of prerequisites
Recommended: KEMA282 Organic Chemistry 1.
Study materials
Materials distributed during lectures.
Literature
- Alén, R., Hiilihydraattikemia - Perusteet ja sovellukset (soveltuvin kohdin), painossa.<br />Alén, R., Carbohydrate Chemistry - Fundamentals and Applications (to be read selectively), in press.
Completion methods
Method 1
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Method 2
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (4 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
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Exam (4 cr)
Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish